Natural Remedies
For Hypothyroidism
These
alternative therapies can be a huge help
Hypothyroidism, a
condition in which the thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough of the body’s
required hormones, is a common condition in India and Asia. This condition also
affects women after pregnancy and as they age. One of the biggest causes of
hypothyroidism is a lack of iodine, which can only be procured through your
diet. This is why the government has mandated that all table salt in the
country must be iodised.
Symptoms
of hypothyroidism
This condition can be
identified by the presence of water retention and swelling in the body, along
with hair fall and early greying of hair. You gain weight without eating much,
and also feel sluggish and sleepy all the time. Your skin becomes dry and rough,
and there may also be associated hormonal issues and menstrual problems.
However, it’s best to get
a blood test called TFT (thyroid function test) that will confirm and check the
levels of your thyroid hormones.
Preventive measures:
If hypothyroidism runs in
the family, ensure that all your salt is iodised. If you can, use sea salt and
Himalayan salt that contain natural iodine.
Other rich sources of
iodine include seaweed and extracts of seaweeds.
Raisins and prunes are
excellent preventers of hypothyroidism, as are boiled eggs and milk.
Make sure you get
adequate morning sunlight.
Ayurvedic
remedies
Ayurveda recommends a
combination of kaanchnar along with guggulu, which is excellent for all lymph
associated problems. Infant guggulu is prescribed for conditions associated
with cysts, polyps and weight gain.
Arogyavardini, a
combination of several herbs and salts, improves metabolism and lymph drainage
(good for a low thyroid condition), and many liver conditions too.
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shikha sharma ask@drshikha.com
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